Greensboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27409
Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,621
- 310/sq mi High-density area
- $60,281
- Median income Below-median income area
- $225,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greensboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 310
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27409 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27409 (Greensboro, NC) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.1 in 2023 to 229.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27409 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, home to 15,621 residents across 50.3 square miles, a density of 310 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27409 reports a modest median household income of $60,281 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,748. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,000 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,280; 31.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guilford County, so 27409 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27409
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27409.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
153 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
104 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
86 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27409, Greensboro, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,621
Population
50.3
Area (sq mi)
310
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27409?
34.7
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
13.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,281
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$37,748
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27409 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Greensboro, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,281 39th percentile higher than 39% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,693housing units
9,693
Total Housing Units
8,800
Occupied Units
893
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,000
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,280
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.2%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27409 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 142 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 161 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 187 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 203 |
| 2024 | +13.2% | 230 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,044 business establishments in ZIP 27409, employing approximately 36,857 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,723,158,000.
1,044
Businesses
36,857
Employees
$2.7B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 153 | 14.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 104 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 86 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 82 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 75 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 71 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 2.6% |
| Information | 21 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27409 vs 27235 →
ZIP 27409 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27410
Greensboro (27410)
52,388 residents
- 27284
Kernersville (27284)
51,136 residents
- 27265
High Point (27265)
46,690 residents
- 27407
Greensboro (27407)
46,242 residents
- 27260
High Point (27260)
24,023 residents
- 27403
Greensboro (27403)
21,958 residents
- 27408 17,296
Greensboro (27408)
17,296 residents
- 27282 15,906
Jamestown (27282)
15,906 residents
- 27409 15,621
Greensboro (27409)
15,621 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27409 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27409 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27310
Oak Ridge (27310)
$165,898 median income
- 27235
Colfax (27235)
$101,173 median income
- 27282
Jamestown (27282)
$91,512 median income
- 27410
Greensboro (27410)
$85,291 median income
- 27408
Greensboro (27408)
$83,862 median income
- 27284
Kernersville (27284)
$82,461 median income
- 27265
High Point (27265)
$73,981 median income
- 27409 $60,281
Greensboro (27409)
$60,281 median income
- 27407 $59,427
Greensboro (27407)
$59,427 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27409 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27235 | Colfax, NC | 4,136 | 3.6 mi |
| 27410 | Greensboro, NC | 52,388 | 3.3 mi |
| 27282 | Jamestown, NC | 15,906 | 6.8 mi |
| 27310 | Oak Ridge, NC | 6,710 | 6.1 mi |
| 27408 | Greensboro, NC | 17,296 | 7.3 mi |
| 27403 | Greensboro, NC | 21,958 | 7.0 mi |
| 27407 | Greensboro, NC | 46,242 | 6.9 mi |
| 27284 | Kernersville, NC | 51,136 | 7.6 mi |
| 27265 | High Point, NC | 46,690 | 7.5 mi |
| 27260 | High Point, NC | 24,023 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27409, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,621 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27409 in?
ZIP code 27409 (Greensboro) is located in Guilford County, North Carolina. Guilford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/guilford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27409?
ZIP code 27409 in Greensboro, NC has a population of 15,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27409?
The median household income in ZIP 27409 is $60,281, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27409?
The median home value in ZIP 27409 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27409?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27409 is African American at 43.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27409?
ZIP code 27409 has 1,044 business establishments employing approximately 36,857 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27409?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27409 are: Wholesale trade (153), Transportation and warehousing (104), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27409?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27409 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27409?
In ZIP code 27409, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27409?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27409 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27409?
In ZIP code 27409, approximately 31.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27409?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27409 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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